‘Nerds of Trust’: Experts talk politics and health care

Megan Trotter | news editor | As this year’s flu season begins to flourish, Duquesne professors examined how politics has intersected with science and health care in recent years and led to an overwhelming issue – public distrust in scientists. On Wednesday, The National Library of Medicine exhibit held its final event, a webinar, as part of an ongoing “The Politics of Yellow Fever in … Continue reading ‘Nerds of Trust’: Experts talk politics and health care

Don’t fall under the weather this flu season

Andrew Cummings | multimedia editor Sept. 30, 2021 It is that time of year again, the time to get a flu shot. Duquesne University is now offering flu vaccines through the Center for Pharmacy Care.  Anyone is eligible to receive a shot, whether or not they are associated with Duquesne. There are walk-in clinics available every Monday, Wednesday and Friday through Nov. 12 at various … Continue reading Don’t fall under the weather this flu season

Tips and tricks to prevent the autumn plague

By Hallie Lauer | Layout Editor 09/21/17 As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, it once again becomes that time of the year where everyone in your lecture is coughing or sneezing or sniffling. In these tough times, many of us take to the internet to figure out how to prevent the inevitable cold that the changing of the season brings. Well, … Continue reading Tips and tricks to prevent the autumn plague

Health Services ready for sniffle season

By Brandon Addeo | Asst. News Editor Duquesne students might have walked by the Health Services office tucked away in the back of the second floor of the Student Union, not realizing they can have that sore throat that’s been bothering them checked out — at no cost. Health Services offers free evaluations and treatments for all “acute illnesses,” such as strep throat and viral … Continue reading Health Services ready for sniffle season